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Overview |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 11,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $25,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $25,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $19,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $200 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Campbellsville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Campbellsville University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Campbellsville University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $25,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Columbia College than Campbellsville University ($29,270.00 vs. $25,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbellsville University than Columbia College ($20,987 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 98% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,090 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Campbellsville University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($19,794 vs. $18,020)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
Columbia College vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Campbellsville University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Campbellsville University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $1,600 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $6,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,400 vs. $26,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/